from the 3rd century B.C. to 12th century A.D. The most famous of these
monuments, the Sanchi Stupa 1 was originally built by the Mauryan Emperor
Ashoka. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11:
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Post breakfast excursion tour to Bhojpur founded by the
legendary Parmar King of Dhar, Raja Bhoj (1010-1053), and
named after him, renowned for the remains of its magnificent
Shiva temple and cyclopean dam. Later visit Bhimbetka,
46-kms south of Bhopal. The northern fringes of the Vindhya range surround
the town. In this rocky terrain of dense forest and craggy cliffs, over 600 rock
shelters belonging to the Neolithic age were recently discovered. Here, in
vivid panoramic detail, paintings in over 500 caves depict the life of the pre-
historic cave dwellers making the Bhimbetka an archaeological treasure, an
invaluable chronicle in the history of man. Return to Bhopal. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 12:
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Post breakfast proceed for Ujjain, situated on the banks of
the river Shipra and has been regarded since t imes
immemorial as sacred. The belief in the sacredness of
Shipra, has its origins in the ancient Hindu mythological tale
of
churning of the Ocean by the Gods and the Demons. After sightseeing drive
to Indore and check in to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13:
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Breakfast followed by a guided sightseeing of Indore to
include Lal Baag Palace, Bada Ganapati and Kanch Mandir.
Then drive to Mandu. Mandu is a celebration in stone, of life
and joy, of the love of the poet-prince Baz Bahadur for
his beautiful consort, Rani Roopmati. The balladeers of Malwa still sing of the
romance of these royal lovers, and high up on the crest of a hill, Roopmati'\s
Pavilion still gazes down at Baz Bahadur'\s Palace, a magnificent expression
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